Subaru Crosstrek vs Mitsubishi ASX

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi ASX opens at $37,740. That makes the Mitsubishi ASX the more affordable entry point by $1,250.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $42,889 and $41,514 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi ASX by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

The Subaru Crosstrek holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Mitsubishi ASX. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek and 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Subaru Crosstrek and 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX.

The Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi ASX gets a 10.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi ASX. The Mitsubishi ASX counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Subaru Crosstrek uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 196Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout.

The Mitsubishi ASX responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 113kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Crosstrek measures 4,495mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 257mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 193L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek and $1,824/year for the Mitsubishi ASX. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi ASX.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi ASX). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.